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Kulāiwi

Three of Hawai’is leading performers have joined forces!

John Cruz

“a great songwriter and a great singer…he’s one of the best.”

Amy Hanaiali’i

“Her voice is rich and soulful. She turns song lyrics into stories that have you hanging on every word. She’s a captivating entertainer”

Paula Fuga

“…an uncommonly gorgeous voice and holds notes that wrap around a listener like a mother’s embrace.” — Variety

Keola Beamer & Jeff Peterson

Photos: Michael Fish Keola Beamer & Jeff Peterson, with Moanalani Beamer Keola Beamer is a Hawaiian legend who has stretched the boundaries of slack key guitar music while remaining true to the soul of its deeply Hawaiian roots. Says Willie Nelson, “There’s no...

George Kahumoku Jr. & Masters of Hawaiian Music

4 Grammy’s in Hawaiian Music
“Virtuosic keepers of a cultural flame” – NY Times

Guest Artists – Masters of Hawaiian Music

4 Grammy’s in Hawaiian Music
“Virtuosic keepers of a cultural flame” – NY Times

Hālau Hula Ka No‘eau

“…the dancers give us a sense of journeying, of different landscapes and change of mood” -Village Voice
Authentic hula, ancient traditions to modern times

Hālau O Kekuhi

NEA National Heritage Fellows & Hawaiian Living Treasures
Vigorous, bombastic hula that springs from the eruptive volcano personae of Hawai‘i Island’s creative forces

Henry Kapono

“Kapono is one of the great island songwriters of his generation.”
Laid-back island rock

Horomona Horo

“exquisitely gauged improvisations” fuses Maori traditional instruments- taonga puoro – with a diverse range of musical forms

Jeff Peterson

“…his style exquisite…Brilliant”
“An exceptionally talented guitarist, in a variety of styles from jazz and classical to slack key”
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellow, 4-time Best Slack Key Award!

Kalani Pe‘a

Regional Roots Grammy
“…a gorgeous voice major, innovative figure in contemporary Hawaiian music.”—Maui News
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellow

Kanekoa

“The Hawaiian Grateful Dead” —Bill Kreutzmann, The Grateful Dead

Kathy Yogi Collins

“sidesplittingly funny…soulful, tender, attuned to island life.” -Maui News
Hawaiian Tales & Comic Monologues & Storytelling

Kaumakaiwa & Kulaiwi – Native Lands

“traditionalist tour de force.” –The New York Times
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellow

Kaumakaiwa

“traditionalist tour de force.” –The New York Times
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellow

Kaumakaiwa & Kulaiwi – Native Lands

“traditionalist tour de force.” –The New York Times
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellow

Kealoha

Hawai‘i’s First Poet Laureate, “Legend of Slam Poetry”
“one-man poetry movement… mindfulness and positivity in art, and openness of spirit.”

Kealoha – The Story of Everything

Hawai‘i’s First Poet Laureate, “Legend of Slam Poetry”
“one-man poetry movement… mindfulness and positivity in art, and openness of spirit.”

Kenny Endo

“an incredibly dynamic style of performing…literally breathtaking.” “absolutely amazing”
Trailblazing innovator in Japanese taiko, adventurous, nuanced, brilliant!

Keola Beamer, with Moanalani Beamer

“There’s no better slack key player than Beamer” – Willie Nelson
“Quintessential…Slack-Key Guitar Master” –NY Times
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellow

Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono

Legends: Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono, with Moanalani Beamer “[Keola Beamer]…The Quintessential Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar Master" --The New York Times “Henry Kapono has clearly become the most prolific and profound island entertainer of his era – and there’s no...

Led Kaapana

“ master slack key guitarist.”-NY Times
“… a flat out genius at just about any stringed instrument that can be finger-picked.”
NEA National Heritage Fellow

Maisey Rika

Maisey Rika Māori singer-songwriter "Heartfelt music and song showcasing what I believe to be one of the most arresting and beautiful voices to emerge from New Zealand, ever." --Paul Mclaney of Mushroom Music “…extraordinarily moving work…” --Jon Woodhouse, The Maui...

Makana

“…a textbook illustration of slack-key style…dazzling.” NY Times
“impressive stage presence and jewel box precision… a master, for certain…with sizzling showmanship.” -Honolulu Advertiser

Nathan Aweau

“on electric bass and acoustic guitar,… advanced understanding of harmony and orchestration …his singing style is effortless” –NY Times

Okareka Dance Company in Mana Wahine

“…exploration of the strength, the spirit, and primal beauty of woman… one of the best contemporary dance performances we have seen in years”

Raiatea Helm

“sings in the high-voiced throwback leo ki‘eki‘e [Hawaiian falsetto] style … poised and utterly elegant.” –New York Times
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellow

Waipuna

“… the art of Hawaiian poetry in song.”
Kale Hannahs, Matthew Sproat, and David Kamakahi feature gorgeous harmonies and dynamite guitar and ‘ukulele

PASIFIKA ARTISTS NETWORK

ALOHA!

Pasifika Artists Network offers a unique dimension to national and international performing arts touring, featuring award-winning performers with roots in the cultures, genres, and aesthetics of Hawai‘i, New Zealand (Aotearoa), Australia, and other parts of the Pacific.

The Pasifika roster reflects a spectrum of traditional to contemporary performing arts in music, dance, theater, and spoken word, sharing the vibrancy and excitement of contemporary indigenous icons and celebrated performers.

Pasifika Artists Network also offers consulting services in not-for-profit management, performing arts programming, and community engagement.

Share Aloha as we gather again —

  • WAA, (Western Arts Alliance) Conference, Aug 26-30, 2024, San Diego CA
  • MAX (Midwest Arts Expo), Sept 16-19, 2024, Indianapolis IN
  • APAP (Assoc of Performing Arts Professionals)Jan 10-14, 2025, New York NY

Let’s connect! [email protected]

MAUI FIRE RELIEF & RECOVERY

It’s been one year since the deadly wildfires that consumed Lahaina and Maui’s westside.  The outpouring of concern and support has helped immensely, as Lahaina and the Maui community takes steps towards recovery. Recovery is a long road — from the immediate housing and feeding people, to regaining livelihoods lost from the destruction of businesses and venues, to rebuilding pono [in a just manner]. Your thoughtful help is always appreciated.

Many have come forward in support — here are some ways you can help:

Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. Donations need to specify Maui Strong.

Hui O Wa’a Kaulua, Maui’s Hawaiian voyaging canoe and cultural organization, based in Lahaina

Mahalo nui — with our deepest thanks!

AWARD-WINNING PERFORMERS FROM HAWAI‘I AND THE PACIFIC